The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF is a small form factor business desktop built around Intel Core i5 and i7 processors from the 6th generation. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC, which offers newer Intel processors from 12th to 14th generation, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, in a compact mini PC design.
HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6500 (or Core i7-6700) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| Max Frequency | 3.2 GHz (i5-6500); 3.4 GHz (i7-6700) | Up to 4.4 GHz | Up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | 8 GB (DDR4-2133) | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not stated | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | Not stated | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi | No WiFi or Dual Band WiFi |
| LAN | Not stated | Dual LAN | Dual LAN |
Key differences
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Newer processors: The Thinvent Treo Mini PC uses 12th to 14th generation Intel processors, compared with the 6th generation Core i5 and i7 in the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF.
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Higher RAM ceiling: Thinvent Treo models support up to 64 GB of RAM, against the 8 GB stated for the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF.
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Larger storage range: Thinvent Treo models offer SSD options up to 2 TB.
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Dual LAN: Thinvent Treo models include dual LAN ports.
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Trade-off: The HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF is a small form factor desktop, while the Thinvent Treo is a mini PC. Both suit compact desk setups, but the HP's SFF chassis has a different physical size and expansion layout.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 SFF if you need a familiar 6th generation business desktop for an existing environment. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you want newer Intel processors, more memory and storage headroom, and dual LAN in a compact mini PC.
